Location: Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church 189 North Main St. Rochester, NH Deadline to Register: Feb. 17, 2026 To Register go to kofc2048.com Tickets are $25.00 per person (Pork loin dinner, buffet) *BYOB is NOT allowed* All are welcome to the 4:00 PM Mass. The event starts after Mass in St. Anne Hall. Please donate Gift cards, Diapers, and other Baby items. Thank you for your support and generosity!

Following the storm this weekend into Monday, the Adoration Chapel will be reopening in the evening Tuesday, January 27th at 7:00PM.

A message from our Adoration Coordinator: For everyone's safety, the Adoration Chapel will be closing at 1:00 PM on Sunday, January 25th and will remain closed until Tuesday at a time to be determined. Please pray for those who do not have shelter and those who will be providing for all of us, in many ways, during this storm.

A great prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer which will rise up throughout the world. Through special initiatives and in daily prayer, may an impassioned plea rise to God, the Creator and lover of life, from every Christian community, from every group and association, from every family and from the heart of every believer. Pope Saint John Paul II Evangelium vitae

Will sing each 4th Saturday at the 4pm Mass, rehearsal just before mass on that same afternoon. For more information or to sign up, contact Kaethe Houst at 603-781-1874.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 180 Loudon Rd. Concord January 17th, 2026 10-noon Speaker: Sr. Mary Rose Reddy, DMML "But when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?" Luke 18:8 Join us for lively praise and worship, fellowship and opportunity for healing prayer Presented by Catholic Charismatic Renewal of NH For information: Jackie Morganti 603-332-3576 ALL ARE WELCOME! Bring a friend!

Are you interested in attending Steubenville? Calling all Rising Freshmen to Graduating Seniors! The Our Lady of the Holy Rosary & St. Leo Youth Group plans to attend the Franciscan University of the Steubenville Youth Conference from July 10-12, 2026. Contact Lauren Cronshaw at 603-866-2176 or lcronshaw95@gmail.com if you are interested in attending.

First Saturday Women's Tea, February 7th First Saturday Mass & Devotions - 8:00am Light breakfast to follow in St. Anne's Hall Beth Neer will share her journey to the Catholic Church. Contact Angele Cook if you have any questions. (603-312-0936)

Due to the forecast for icy conditions, the Adoration Chapel will be closed beginning at 7:00PM this evening, Tuesday January 6th. The Chapel will re-open at 9:00AM on Wednesday, January 7th. Thank you.

BAPTISM SUNDAY -ALL FAMILIES WHO HAVE HAD CHILDREN BAPTIZED IN 2025 ARE INVITED TO THE 9AM MASS ON JANUARY 11TH FOR A SPECIAL BLESSING

On this Holy Day of obligation we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mother of God, recognizing her unique role in the mystery of the Incarnation. The Mass times are as follows: For Our Lady of the Holy Rosary -Wednesday, December 31 at 6:00PM, Thursday January 1 at 9:00AM. For St. Leo Parish -Thursday January 1 at 11:00AM. **Please note, there is no 8am Mass on these dates**

Rejoice with us and welcome the Savior! Christmas Mass Schedule: December 24 at 4:00PM Our Lady of the Holy Rosary December 25 at 12:00AM Our Lady of the Holy Rosary December 25 at 9:00AM Our Lady of the Holy Rosary December 25 at 11:00AM St. Leo Parish **Please note, no 8am Masses on these dates**

There are additional opportunities at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary (bell tower location) for the sacrament of reconciliation. Details as follows: Monday, December 15th from 4:00-6:00PM, and Monday December 22nd from 4:00-6:00PM.

The Third Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday-Gaudete Sunday serves as a joyful reminder that while Advent is a time of preparation, the promise of Christmas is drawing close, shifting focus from penitence to the joy of the impending arrival of the Christ Child.

The Parish Office is closed to visitors this Tuesday December 9th. The rest of the week will be open as normal: Monday and Wednesday 8:30am-4:00pm (closed 1:00-1:30pm) & Thursday 8:30am-12noon. Thank you for understanding.

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is joyfully celebrated on December 8th each year within the Latin rite of the Catholic Church. Also called the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, this feast is a Holy Day of Obligation. This feast takes place exactly nine months prior to the celebration of her Nativity on September 8th. Mass times are at 8:00AM & 6:00PM at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary and at 12noon at St. Leo Parish

First Saturday Mass & Devotions - 8:00am Light breakfast to follow in St. Anne's Hall Please bring a wrapped $10 gift. (No, not for a Yankee Swap!) Contact Angele Cook if you have any questions (603-312-0936) Free will offerings will be accepted...

There will be a regular Mass schedule for Thanksgiving week, including daily Mass at 8:00AM on Thursday November 27th (Thanksgiving Day). NO Holy Mass on Friday.

Jesus Needs You. Become a Permanent Adorer Today. VISIT: www.Adorationpro.org/hrsl or EMAIL: Adore@hrsl.org

Daughters of Mary, Mother of Healing Love The Sisters need Assistance moving on November 22nd From St. Leo Church in Gonic to Saint Mary Magdalen Center in Warner When they arrive in Warner, they will also need help unloading. Trucks, trailers, and people willing to drive would be helpful. Many hands make light work. All help is appreciated! For more information, contact Beth Neer at 603-833-5890